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Risk for Delirium Tremens in Patients with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Substance Abuse, 2002
To determine the characteristics associated with an increased risk for delirium tremens (DT) we performed a case–control study at the detoxification units of two hospitals. Cases met DSM–IV criteria for DT. For each case ( n = 15), 3 controls ( n = 45) were chosen. Eligibility criteria were applied equally to cases and controls.
David A Fiellin, Patrick G O'Connor
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Intravenous Flunitrazepam in the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 1993
Alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD) requires treatment with an adequate sedative, anticonvulsant, and antipsychotic agent next to general intensive care measures, Optimal medication should have a rapid onset of action and the possibility of parenteral application. A specific antagonist should be available.
Roger Pycha, C Miller, Christian Barnas   +2 more
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Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal delirium: a case report

General Hospital Psychiatry, 2006
In this case report, even a moderate dose of dexmedetomidine, a very selective alpha(2)-adrenergic agent, resulted in a rapid response to alcohol withdrawal delirium after the standard treatment. Psychiatrists should be aware of this relatively new drug that provides advantages over clonidine, heavy sedation and secondary restraints.
Aki, Rovasalo, Harri, Tohmo, Riku, Aantaa, Eija, Kettunen, Riitta, Palojoki   +4 more
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THE EFFECT OF CETADIOL ON DELIRIUM TREMENS, ALCOHOLIC HALLUCINOSIS, AND ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL

American Journal of Psychiatry, 1958
Cetadiol does not have a tranquilizing or sedating effect on patients suffering from delirium tremens or alcoholic hallucinosis. It does not shorten the course of delirium tremens. The placebo used in this study is as effective as Cetadiol in relieving symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. [See Source PDF for table 1]
D, WEXLER, P H, LEIDERMAN, J, MENDELSON, P, KUBZANSKY, P, SOLOMON   +4 more
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A Model for Predicting Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium

Psychiatric Services, 2001
The aim of this study was to develop a model for identifying patients with a high risk of developing alcohol withdrawal delirium after assessment in the emergency department.Patients seeking acute treatment for alcohol withdrawal at St. Göran's hospital in Stockholm were evaluated for known risk factors for alcohol withdrawal delirium.
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Alcoholic Delirium and Other Withdrawal Syndromes

1994
Alcoholism is a major public health problem causing various neurological diseases (Table 1), the most frequent and most important of them being delirium tremens (DT). In our experience, more than 20% of 1720 patients admitted to the neurological intensive care unit (ICU) during a 7-year period were alcohol dependent. Of these, 78 admissions (4.5%) were
Volker Schuchardt, Dennis L. Bourke, Michael N. Diringer   +2 more
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[Can alcoholic withdrawal delirium be prevented?].

Anaesthesiologie und Reanimation, 2003
In alcohol-dependent in-patients, an adequate drug prophylaxis should be made in order to lower the degree of a developing alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) or to prevent a life-threatening delirium tremens. Pre-condition of successful therapy is a precise diagnosis.
M, Hensel, W J, Kox
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Use of high dose benzodiazepines in alcohol and sedative withdrawal delirium

General Hospital Psychiatry, 1997
The authors describe two patients who required massive doses of benzodiazepines to treat complicated alcohol and sedative withdrawal delirium. Some of the factors that contribute to difficulties in management are discussed. Finally, we describe the advantages and disadvantages of high dose pharmacologic management and controversies regarding ...
E J, Kunkel, C, Rodgers, P A, DeMaria, D, Holleran, J, Zaimes, C, Gray, R, Zager, S M, Hall, H L, Field   +8 more
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[Treatment alternatives of alcohol withdrawal delirium].

Der Nervenarzt, 1994
The choice of treatment in alcohol withdrawal syndromes (clomethiazole, benzodiazepines, neuroleptics or clonidine) is still a subject of dispute. After administration of ethanol, the CNS shows significant short and long-term changes in a number of transmitter-systems (e.g.
F P, Tiecks, K M, Einhäupl
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